N2325YCESSNA 177 1992-12-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 177 S/N: 17700125

Summary

On December 26, 1992, a Cessna 177 (N2325Y) was involved in an accident near Bowling Green, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2325Y.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 26, 1992
NTSB Number
NYC93LA052
Location
BOWLING GREEN, KY
Event ID
20001211X16233
Coordinates
36.949695, -86.280189
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17700125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177 C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PETTYGROVE JAY J
Address
RT 2 BOX 413
Status
Deregistered
City
WALWORTH
State / Zip Code
WI 53184
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC93LA052